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The cream of local businesses have been recognised at the West Lothian Chamber of Commerce’s Business Excellence Awards 2025. More than 150 guests, including local MP Kirsteen Sullivan and MSP Fiona Hyslop, attended the glittering ceremony at the Macdonald Houstoun House Hotel, where Capital Service Solutions Group was voted Best Business of the Year. The firm delivers services across Scotland and England from its West Lothian HQ, where they employ more than 170 local staff s

Local home care company Home Instead is delighted to launch its much-loved Christmas gift-giving initiative, Be a Santa, returning once again to bring festive cheer to older people across West Lothian who may otherwise spend the season alone. Since its launch in 2020, the campaign has grown year on year, and to date Home Instead – working closely with local charities, community groups, and partners – has donated gifts to over 1,700 elderly people across West Lothian, ensuring

Five key takeaways from the NCSC Annual Review and what they mean for your business. The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has just released its 2025 Annual Review and the findings within this 100-page document make for an alarming read. One of the starkest takeaways from the 2025 NCSC Annual Review is the scale of the cyber incidents the organisation handled this year. Between September 2024 and August 2025 there were 204 “nationally significant” cyber incidents – an inc

Scottish businesses continue to raise concerns about the impact of new migration rules, from recruitment challenges to future workforce planning. We’re running a short snap poll to better understand how migration is impacting employers across Scotland. If your business employs international workers, we want to hear from you. Just a few minutes of your time could help us shape future migration policy. Tell us about your experience in our Migration Snap Poll. Complete the Snap

MP for the Livingston constituency, Gregor Poynton MP has launched a campaign to stop small businesses being choked by late payments....

The latest Scottish Chambers of Commerce Quarterly Economic Indicator shows pressure mounting on Scottish firms, with rising costs,...

The Business Excellence Awards celebrate the outstanding achievements of businesses across West Lothian! Submitting a nomination for the Business Excellence Awards is a powerful opportunity to showcase your achievements, gain recognition, and inspire others. Here’s why you should consider it: Celebrate Your Success -it’s a chance to reflect on and celebrate the hard work, innovation, and impact your business has made. Recognition boosts morale for you and your team, affirmin